Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Morgan Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 928		1878. 8 tail feathers. PCGS graded MS-64. The obverse is covered with vibrant multi-colors while the reverse is mostly white with a splash of color about the borders - a most attractive example. Extra frosty luster (PCGS # 7072) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 929		1878. 7 tail feathers, reverse of 1878. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck frosty white gem. Pop 624; 35 finer (PCGS # 7074) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 930		1878. 7 tail feathers, reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-66. A frosty white gem which only careful preservation could account for. This handsome offering has splendid shimmering cartwheel luster. Pop 13; none finer (PCGS # 7076) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 931		1878. 7 tail feathers, reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-65. A nice sharp strike with both sides showing signs of delicate golden toning. Pop 132; 13 finer in 66 (PCGS # 7076) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 932		1878-CC. NGC graded MS-65. Frosty and white. Struck with almost scientific precision on the key hair waves and eagle's breast, for starters, and elsewhere, too, leaving behing outstanding detail which impresses us all the more given the booming luster! (PCGS # 7081) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 933		1878-CC. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Marvelous iridescent royal blue and lilac grace the surfaces on both sides. A Premium Quality coin for the MS-64 grade (PCGS # 7080) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 934		1878-S. NGC graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Fully white with pleasing prooflike surfaces on both sides. Fields and devices glow! Pop 27; 2 finer in 66 DPL. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 935		1879-CC. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Full sharp mint-mark plus blast white throughout. A lovely specimen and worthy of a premium bid. Although the 1880-CC, 1881-CC and 1885-CC all have lower mintage, the 1879-CC is the rarest CC-mint Morgan Dollar struck in the 1878 to 1885 early period. This fact notwithstanding, market offerings for examples that grade up to and including MS63 are anything but rare. MS64 and above are another matter entirely, however, and several months usually pass between auction appearances of coins that grade at this level. A cornerstone issue, this beaming fresh CC-mint Morgan is bathed in thick, rich, frosty mint luster. Both sides present as brilliant at all angles, with everything to confirm the coin's originality. Pleasingly sharp in strike, as well, with exceptionally smooth-looking surfaces and cheek on Liberty for a CC-mint silver coin of any denomination or type. Virtually Gem (PCGS # 7086) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 936		1879-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Lightly toned and generally well struck. A plainly original white surface example, with great gleaming originality from the choice mint bloom. As seems often the case, an unconvincing impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck much of this and the 1880-CC issue, but its evidence is rarely noticed by the average collector or even the average numismatists, since any weakness is often confined to the centers of the design. It is in this area where the silver planchet failed to completely fill the recesses of the two opposing dies. Liberty's hair has a few of the central hair strands fused, which hardly matters. The eagle's breast is rounded (although still exhibit plumage detail). Elsewhere, all is generally sharp to bold. Some light bagmarks in the field and on Liberty's profile. The head is rendered vibrant and white due to the extensive frost in this area of the coining die. A trait of the 1879-CCs and always welcome by admiring collectors (PCGS # 7086) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,307
Lot 937		1879-S. NGC graded MS-67. A sensational gem Morgan dollar. The obverse is blanketed with dazzling multi-color toning while the reverse exhibits attractive hues about the borders as well. In an old NGC holder. Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 938		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67 Star. Lovely partial golden toning on the obverse, silvery white exposed elsewhere. The San Francisco Mint dates in 1878-82 have some of the brightest, loveliest luster of all in this series. This coin exemplifies the quality one hopes to acquire (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 939		1880/79-CC. Reverse of 1878. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely blue and lilac obverse toning. This specimen is choice and frosty (PCGS # 7108) . Estimated Value $550 - 650. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 940		1880-CC, 8 over 7. Reverse of 1878. NGC graded MS-63. Housed in a black GSA holder (PCGS # 7110) . Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 941		1880-CC, 8 over high 7. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and blast white, and sharply struck throughout, the surfaces show even silvery bloom plus there are no heavy abrasions on either side (PCGS # 7102) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 942		1880-CC, 8 over low 7. PCGS graded MS-65. A white frosty gem, silver-satin luster skims along over both sides and is boldly displayed on this fresh-appearing Morgan dollar (PCGS # 7104) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,006
Lot 943		1880-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck frosty white gem, the scarcer CC-mint dates become much scarcer once the MS60-64 quality barrier is surpassed. In MS66, a coin that every Morgan Dollar buyer will admire (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 944		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Well struck and lustrous with nice even toning. Minor weakness in centers, which is often the case (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 945		1880-CC. PCGS graded MS-65. Light golden toning on the obverse while the reverse is totally white. Scarce in Gem condition since many were released from the Treasury in heavily bagmarked condition (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 946		1880-CC. 2nd 8/7 VAM-5, Top 100. ANACS graded MS-64. Frosty and creamy white. In the new style holder. Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 947		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and white, a popular early Carson City Mint issue (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 948		1880-S. *NGC graded MS-68. Superb! The obverse is mostly white while the reverse exhibits beautiful multi-dimensional toning emphasized nicely by glittering nearly mark-free surfaces. Pop 30; none finer (PCGS # 7118)** . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,600. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 949		1880-S. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. The obverse displays wonderful light turquoise blue iridescence plus layers of golden to magenta toning (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,869
Lot 950		1880-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Wonderful rainbow toning displayed across the obverse. Another spectacular Gem (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,160
Lot 951		1880-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Beautiful shading of violet, rose and gold is splashed across the obverse surfaces. A glittering Gem (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,409
Lot 952		1880-S. PCGS graded MS-65. The obverse displays attractive shades of green, magenta and golden hues, while the reverse is mostly white (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 953		1880-S. NGC graded MS-67 PQ. Well struck and fully white, the fields as well as the devices showing lovely cartwheel spin as the light glances off the surface. Superb! (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 954		1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty untoned gem with semi reflective surfaces on both sides (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 955		1881-CC GSA. NGC graded MS-65. In a GSA black holder and NGC certified. Frosty and pure white, a splendid Gem. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details	Realized $748
Lot 956		1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck, froslty and totally white, the blast-off luster is typical for this year's coinage, which is why collectors are attracted to the CC-mint issues in particular (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 957		1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty and white, the cheek lustrous and virtually blemish free in keeping with its Gem MS65 level or preservation (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $702
Lot 958		1881-CC GSA. ICG graded MS-65. Frosty and white, splendid cartwheel luster. Estimated Value $625 - 675. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 959		1881-CC. SEGS graded MS-65. Frosty and basically untoned. Our grade is MS-64. Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 960		1881-CC. NGC graded MS-64. Housed in a black GSA holder (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 961		1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and white (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $450 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 962		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-68 CAC Approved. Wonderful partial rainbow toning on the obverse. The colors are intense and quite stunning. Virtually ice-white in the fields elsewhere with utterly captivating mint-fresh quality, and we mean truly mint fresh as in untouched by surface contact. Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fine example is to be expected. The 1881-S issue is renowned for its bold strikes and swirling cartwheel luster, and we see that here with a thorough and effectual imprint from the dies; there are no weak areas left by the recoil of the dies, none whatsoever (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 963		1881-S. NGC graded MS-67. Star. Lovely obverse rainbow toning. A coin with a spectacular cartwheel appeal, glistening surfaces whose near-perfection appears as when first struck. A solidly graded, quality graded Premium Gem, this coin displays impressive striking definition for a Silver Dollar, as well, from this branch mint. This is to say that the strike is full, keen-edged, including those few hair strands over Liberty's ear which often keep this out of that class (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 964		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. Wonderful rainbow toning mostly on the obverse. Lots of the popular intense green toning present. A run-a-way coin (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 965		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Here is a wonderfully toned gem. The obverse displays intense multi-faceted hues while the reverse is mostly untoned. This coin could realize a run-away price! (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,064
Lot 966		1881-S. ICG graded MS-67. Lovely obverse rainbow toning. Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 967		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Wonderful obverse toning of electric blue and gold (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 968		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Intense shades of electric blue, gold and magenta grace the surfaces on both sides. This Morgan has plenty of pizzazz! (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 969		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Both are bright and untoned and both are in 1st generation holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details	Realized $949
Lot 970		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Stunning blue and golden toning on both sides. A point taken away for chattermarks on the brow and below Liberty's eye; would be a solid Gem if not for this (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 971		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Each side exhibits intense multi-dimensional toning (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 972		1882. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck, untoned with remarkably clean surfaces throughout. Pop 179; 5 in 66+, 6 in 67 (PCGS # 7132) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,611
Lot 973		1882-CC GSA. NGC graded MS-65 Deep Prooflike. In the original GSA black holder and a beautiful Gem quality example (PCGS # 8989) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,409
Lot 974		1882-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. A creamy white gem example whose hand-picked surface originality and sharp detail will have bidders out in droves (PCGS # 7134) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 975		1882-O. NGC graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Mostly untoned, the desirability of a deep mirror '82-O shouldn't be overlooked by buyers of scarcer date Morgans. This example is especially beautiful (PCGS # 97137) . Estimated Value $700 - 900. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 976		1882-S. NGC graded MS-66 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Well struck with blazing mirror surfaces on both sides. The mirror's depth attracts admirers from near and far on high-quality Morgan Sivler Dollars. Confirming the coin's scarcity in this grade, even though '82-S is common in frosty condition, is the low, low NGC census: Pop 9; none finer in DPL . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 977		1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66. The obverse exhibits a cornucopia of dazzling colors while the reverse is blast white. A beautiful gem example (PCGS # 7140) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,064

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